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How much chromium does Kazakhstan import?

In 2019, Kazakhstan's share in the EU's supply of chromium was 16%, cadmium 7%, and titanium 7%. 46 The EU's total imports, however, are still much lower than those of China and other countries.

Why is Kazakhstan launching new exploration licences for electric vehicle batteries?

By Olzhas Auyezov and Eric Onstad ALMATY, Sept 13 - Kazakhstan aims to boost output of metals needed for electric vehicle batteries and is issuing hundreds of new exploration licences to attract fresh investment in the sector, the country's industry minister told Reuters.

Will Kazakhstan gain market share in battery materials?

The country wants to gain market share in battery materials such as lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel and graphite amid rising demand for the materials, Sharlapayev said. Kazakhstan already mines manganese, but last year it launched processing of manganese sulphate and aims to eventually capture 10% of the global market for the battery material.

Is Kazakhstan a major supplier of uranium and titanium?

Kazakhstan is a major global supplier of both uranium andtitanium. It also holds 2% of world nickel reserves, but has,for now, a negligible share in its global output. The country has also yet to tap its deposits of lithium, another key metal, but exploration is underway.

Why is Kazakhstan a dependable supplier of critical materials?

The former Soviet republic promotes itself as a dependable supplier of the majority of critical materials outlined by theEuropean Union, at a time when Russia has threatened to curb exports and China is tightening control over rare earths. Kazakhstan has signed deals with the European Union and Britain on the supply of critical minerals.

How many elements are present in Kazakhstan?

Out of 110 elements in the periodic table, 99 are present in Kazakhstan. 75 Moreover, Central Asia holds a significant share of global reserves of critical materials such as chromium, manganese, lead, zinc, titanium, aluminum/bauxite, copper, cobalt, molybdenum, and iron ore (Table 2).